Finance Assistant

Carter Jonas; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy based in Peterborough is looking for a Finance Assistant to enhance their Accounts Payable function. This role involves processing invoices, handling supplier queries, and supporting the finance team in a dynamic work environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and prior experience in a finance role. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Additional leave purchasing

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or finance administration role preferred.
• Comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Clear financial record required.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoices for payment and ensure compliance.
• Reconcile petty cash for the offices.
• Develop knowledge of accounts payable systems.
• Chase outstanding invoices and handle supplier queries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Experience in accounts payable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Job Advert

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Peterborough office as a Finance Assistant within the Accounts Payable function. This
role aims to enhance the capabilities of the Finance team as part of a continual drive to develop this key function’s ability to
add value to the business. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid working.



The Finance Assistant will join a fast-paced and busy finance team, based in Peterborough, and will play a vital role in the daily
administration and processing of supplier invoices, payments and staff expense claims. Working within our multi service office
alongside the IT and HR teams, we foster a sociable environment with a variety of different activities for individuals to get
involved in, including summer socials and volunteering activities.



We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits
allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle
to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can
be discussed at the application stage.



Main tasks:



* Processing all invoices for payment, reviewing for accuracy and ensuring compliance with Carter Jonas policies
* Processing weekly and monthly payment runs
* Reconcile petty cash for Carter Jonas offices
* Develop in depth knowledge of the Firm’s accounts payable systems and play a vital role in the development of the AP function
* Checking supplier statements and chasing outstanding invoices
* Dealing with supplier queries via email and telephone
* Provide assistance and cover to other members of the Finance Team for credit cards and expenses



What will it take to be successful?



The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, conduct their work in a professional manner and be comfortable
with multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have experience working within an accounts
payable or finance administration role within a medium sized company or in a similar role. A good working knowledge of Microsoft
office packages, including Excel is essential for this role. You must have a clear financial record and the position is subject to
a credit check.